The South African Association for Language Teaching (SAALT) recently hosted a conference at the Breakwater Lodge in Cape Town. The conference provided a platform for presentations that addressed challenges and innovations in language teaching and learning. Mr. J.C....
Have you ever had a conversation with a true hardcore Afrikaans-speaking aunty? “Ek ken mevrou, jy’s een van daais! ʼn Afrikaner, want Afrikaners is plesierig! Dit kan julle glo” (Zoid, 2001). “I know you Ms, you are one of those. An Afrikaner, because Afrikaners are...
The latest Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS, 2021) reveals a staggering statistic: 81% of South African Children cannot read for comprehension in any of the 11 official languages. This is not just a number, but a call to action. This means that...
The Foundation phase is vital for setting the stage for lifelong learning and development. Traditionally, pedagogy in this phase has been structured and teacher-directed. However, there is increasing recognition of the benefits of play-based learning, which enables...
Dear Student, Welcome to the second semester of the calendar year of 2024!!!! A special word of welcome to the new first year students who are taking the first steps on their academic journey. To all the other students, good luck with the continuation of your studies....
